Word: lamar
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Amid the mass of padded men, there is one familiar name -- and a name Crimson grid fans like to hear. Bruce Leo, Bob's brother, is a cornerback "wtih good speed, and he works like the dickens," according to Lamar...
...always difficult for a freshman coach to talk about his squad this early in the year, and the '70 gridders are no exception. "There are so many of them running around in equipment which doesn't fit right," Lamar chuckled. "They'll look a lot different in a game suit...
Fifty-six freshmen will wear game suits this afternoon. It is impossible to say how many will play, but this much is sure: even in this age of two-platoon football, the boys Lamar likes will see action both on offense and defense...
This way, those who look like the best bets to be romping around Soldiers Field next season will be ready to go either way. Sophomore safety John Tyson played offensive halfback for Lamar last year, but Yovicsin needed help in the defensive secondary and Tyson had enough freshman experience there to move...
...faces, and a great deal of switching positions and personnel. But there are still some names to watch for. Dave Smith will be the starting quarterback. At 6 ft. 2 in. and 187 lbs, Smith will be the signal-caller "until someone beats him out," Lamar said...